Adaptable disposable placemat

Abstract

Disposable placemats are provided which include a sheet of cellulosic material having top and bottom planar surfaces and a peripheral edge. The placemats include adhesive on their bottom surfaces for affixing them to a dining surface. The placemats can be easily removed from the dining surface following the meal and discarded. They may optionally include a water-resistant coating for preventing soiling and fluid penetration during use. The placemats can be packaged in stacks or rolls for convenience.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. An adaptable, disposable placemat comprising a sheet of cellulosic material having a top and bottom planar surface and a peripheral edge having at least four sides, said top planar surface comprising a moisture-resistant coating and said bottom planar surface having a pressure sensitive releasable adhesive applied thereto for fixing said placemat to a dining surface, said placemat having tear facilitating means for providing an arcuate shape to at least one of said sides for permitting said placemat to more readily fit on a baby tray. 
     
     
       2. The disposable placemat of claim 1, wherein said cellulosic material comprises paper impregnated with a water-resistant composition. 
     
     
       3. The disposable placemat of claim 1, wherein said tear facilitating means comprises a perforated tear line. 
     
     
       4. The disposable placemat of claim 1, wherein said adhesive comprises at least one pressure-sensitive adhesive strip. 
     
     
       5. The disposable placemat of claim 4, wherein said adhesive strip is protected by a release paper. 
     
     
       6. The disposable placemat of claim 1, wherein said bottom planar surface also comprises a water-resistant coating thereon. 
     
     
       7. The disposable placemat of claim 2 comprising a rectangular peripheral edge and at least a pair of adhesive strips disposed on said bottom planar surface. 
     
     
       8. The disposable placemat of claim 1, wherein said placemat is disposed on a roll. 
     
     
       9. The disposable placemat of claim 1, wherein said placemat is adhered to a baby tray.